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30 July 2026
Surf Camp Red Flags: What to Look Out for Before You Book
Booking a surf camp should feel like the easiest decision you make all year. Sunshine, waves, a group of women who’ll become your new best friends by day three. Exciting, not risky. Is the Surf Camp Industry Regulated? Here’s the slightly less glamorous truth though, the surf travel industry has no universal regulator, no official […]
24 June 2026
Confessions of a Small Wave Surfer (And Why I’m Not Ashamed)
Let me tell you something nobody really says out loud in the surf world. Small waves are underrated, underestimated and quite frankly brilliant. There. I said it. For years I thought the whole point of surfing was to work your way up to bigger and bigger waves. That was the goal, right? That was how […]
23 June 2026
Women + Waves Surf Club Social!
Whether you’re a confident surfer, a keen bodyboarder, a bodysurfer, or just want to come down and dip your toes in for the first time, all experience levels are more than welcome. 📅 Date: Wednesday 19th August 🌊 Time: 5:30pm onwards 📍 Location: Fistral Beach or The Bay, depending on conditions on the day. You’ll […]
27 May 2026
Women’s Surf Camp UK: What to Expect on Your First Trip
I wrote this because nobody wrote it for me. When I first got into surfing, there was no honest guide to what a first surf trip actually looked and felt like. Just beautiful photos and vague promises. So here’s the version I wish I’d had. What Cornwall is really like. What the waves will actually […]
27 May 2026
Surfing in Barbados: Warm Water, Longboards & the Kind of Joy You Forget You Needed
Why Barbados Keeps Pulling Me Back In Every year, when the UK winter starts doing its usual thing – sideways rain, numb fingers, wrestling yourself into a damp wetsuit that still somehow smells suspicious after three rinses – I find myself daydreaming about Barbados. Not just the surf. The feeling. That’s why I’ve been back […]
28 April 2026
The Ultimate Tropical Surf Trip Guide for Women (Plan, Pack & Surf with Confidence)
Have you been daydreaming of crystal-clear water, palm-lined beaches and long rides on perfect tropical waves? If you’re planning your first tropical surf trip as a woman, this is for you. Planning a tropical surf trip should feel exciting — and honestly, with the right prep, it really is. But we know it can feel […]
14 April 2026
Ultimate Portugal Surf Camp & Travel Guide
Why Our Portugal Women’s Surf Camp is Perfect for Progression, Sunshine, Food and Culture Dreaming of your next surf trip to sunny, Atlantic-lashed beaches with a crew of surf sisters at your side? This is it. Portugal is where your wave count, skills and confidence will soar on consistent beach breaks for all levels. And […]
06 April 2026
Wave Pools Vs the Sea: Do Wave Pools Really Make You Surf Better?
Written by Hayley Lawrence Wave pools are fast-tracking surf progression, building confidence beyond the ocean, and opening up the sport to more women. Here’s why we’re inviting you to a women’s only session at The Wave in Bristol. The Burning Question: Wave Pools – Love Them or Hate Them? The Question The Results The […]
01 April 2026
Saltwater Side Hustles: How Can I Design a Life and Career Around Surfing?
Do you love surfing so much that you’re wondering how to pay your way and still surf every day? From surf coaches chasing waves around the world and board shapers trailblazing female-first designs, to photographers shooting from the lineup and digital nomads running businesses on laptops by the beach – women are building an extraordinary […]
30 March 2026
Bodyboarding for Women: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started
By Lisa Cutts Bodyboarding is the most guaranteed way of having fun in the sea. It’s a stepping stone to surfing or a sport in itself. Whether it’s riding white water waves to the beach while giggling or getting jaw clenching barrel at a shallow reef. It comes in many forms and if you haven’t […]
13 February 2026
Can I Really Go on a Solo Surf Trip as a Woman? Here’s How.
Have you ever wondered: Can I really do a surf trip on my own? Yes. You can. A year after having my third child, at forty years old, I realised it was now or never if I wanted to learn to surf properly. So I booked a solo surf trip – terrified and exhilarated in […]
02 February 2026
How to Overcome Surfing Fear and Build Confidence
Why Surfing Brings Us Joy (And Why Fear Holds Us Back Surfing and Bodyboarding, to me and many others is considered as pure aquatic joy – the thrill of gliding down a wave, connecting with the ocean, such a natural setting provides us with a surge of feel – good chemicals. Our endorphins drive our […]
10 December 2025
How To Stay Surf-fit Over 40: Lisa’s Story Of Strength, Resilience And Riding Life’s Biggest Waves
When life threw Lisa one of the most difficult challenges she’d ever faced, she didn’t have the luxury of perfect routines or endless motivation. What she did have was a decision: show up for herself, even on the days it felt impossible. Surfing and bodyboarding had always been a source of joy, but during this […]
